Connecticut
Watertown transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Watertown Transfer Station & Recycling Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Watertown residents only, with an annual permit and proof of residency. Contractors working for a Watertown resident pay an extra per-load fee.
Hours
- Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Annual permit $25 per the Town page and fee schedule (one line on the Town FAQ says $20; confirm with the Town).
Where to buy: At the Transfer Station, 89 Old Baird Road, during operating hours. Cash, check (payable to Town of Watertown), or credit card.
Notes: Permits are valid for the calendar year and expire December 31. Mattresses, paint, TVs, monitors, printers, hard drives, mercury items, and textiles can be dropped off free with no permit.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household trash, contractor bag | $5.00 each |
| Household trash, 30 gallon bag | $4.00 each |
| Household trash, 15 gallon bag | $2.00 each |
| Car or compact wagon load | $10.00 |
| SUV or mini pickup load | $15 (half or less), $25 (to top of sides), $35 (above sides) |
| Pickup or van load | $15 (half or less), $30 (to top of sides), $40 (above sides) |
| Appliances or electrical items with transformers | $5.00 each |
| Freon items (fridges, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers) | $20.00 each |
| Couch or sectional | $25.00/$30.00 each |
| Loveseat | $25.00 each |
| Sleeper sofa | $40.00 each |
| Recliner | $15.00 each |
| Other furniture | $15.00 each |
| Soiled or ripped mattress or box spring | $30.00 each |
| Demolition or construction material | $30.00 per cubic yard |
| Sheetrock, asphalt shingles, tile, plaster | $50.00 per cubic yard |
| Brush under 4 inch diameter | $10.00 per cubic yard |
| Porcelain fixtures including toilets | $5.00 each |
| Pallets | $5.00 each |
| Clean mattresses and box springs, paint, TVs, monitors, printers | Free, no permit needed |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Clean mattresses and box springs free with no permit; soiled or ripped $30 each.
- TVs / electronics: TVs, monitors, printers, and hard drives free with no permit (up to 7 devices); other electronics free with permit.
- Tires: Accepted with permit: clean, under 42 inches and 120 pounds, up to 8 per day, no bicycle or toy tires.
- Appliances: $5 each; Freon items like fridges and AC units $20 each.
- Yard waste / brush: Leaves and grass free with permit; brush $10 per cubic yard.
- Household hazardous waste: Not accepted; use Naugatuck Valley COG HHW days. Paint is accepted free.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is not accepted at the station. Watertown residents can use Naugatuck Valley COG household hazardous waste drop-off days at no charge with proof of residency. Paint (latex and oil base) is accepted free.
Holiday closures
Closed on 2026 holidays: Saturday July 4, Wednesday November 11 (Veterans Day), Thursday November 26 (Thanksgiving), Thursday December 24 (Christmas Eve).
Other notes
- Fee schedule effective 05/18/2026 (revision approved by Town Council 07/15/2024).
- The fee schedule lists the contractor add-on as $25 per load at the top and $20 per load at the bottom; confirm with the Town.
- Tires (clean, under 42 inches and 120 pounds, up to 8 per person per day) are listed with permit items; confirm any charge at the station.
- The Town does not offer curbside trash pickup; residents use private haulers or the Transfer Station.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-05. If something conflicts, trust the town.